After an action-packed stay in Guatemala, I was ready for sun, sea and serenity. Caye Caulker, the Belizean island whose motto is 'Go Slow', offered that in spades. I spent three days relaxing next to the turquoise Caribbean Sea, snorkelling the Belize Barrier Reef, flying over the Great Blue Hole and eating lobster at least once a day. It was idyllic!
If dramatic volcanic landscapes, idyllic lakeside villages, Mayan culture and colourful architecture are your thing, Guatemala might be the ideal destination for your next trip. In this guide, I'm sharing my tips for planning the perfect Guatemala itinerary and making the most of your stay.
During my recent stay in Antigua, Guatemala, one of the first activities I booked was a coffee farm tour organised by De La Gente. Whether you're a coffee lover or just want to learn more about it, the half-day tour is a great way to learn more about how coffee is grown and meet some of the farmers whose dedication makes it all possible.
I'm taking a break from my Guatemala and Belize blogs to pick out some of my favourite specialty coffee shops, restaurants, bars and individual dishes from all those I visited for the first time in 2025, in London and on my travels around the world.
As 2025 draws to a close, I'm looking back on my travel highlights of the year. I travelled to three new countries (Latvia, Guatemala and Belize) and one new island (Mallorca) in 2025. I also enjoyed return visits to destinations like Cannes, the Gorges du Verdon, Cambridge and Windsor. These are the moments and experiences from my 2025 travels that stayed with me — and might just inspire your next trip.
